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EO55 XZP

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,763 mi
Last recorded65,763 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XZP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,798 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 47,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

has a cut in tred not so deep to cut the ply

Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,299 miles

Rear screen wiper blade is split.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 11,202 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 11,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,067 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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EO55 XZP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO55 XZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO55 XZP registered?

EO55 XZP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is EO55 XZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 XZP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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